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October 17, 2024

Medical Schools in Oregon: How to get in (2025)

October 17, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Oregon: How to get in (2025)

Discover your chances of getting into medical schools in Oregon, including GPA and MCAT scores plus strategies for entry

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Medical School
oregon, medical schools in oregon
October 17, 2024

Medical Schools in Hawaii: How to Get In (2025)

October 17, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Hawaii: How to Get In (2025)

Learn admissions strategies to get into the best Hawaii medical schools

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October 14, 2024

How to Get Into an MD/MPH Program

October 14, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into an MD/MPH Program

Strategies you need to get into an MD/MPH program, plus a list of the best MD/MPH programs

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October 14, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Medical School, Graduate School
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October 11, 2024

Medical Schools in Rhode Island: How to Get In (2025)

October 11, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Rhode Island: How to Get In (2025)

Learn exactly how hard it is to get into medical schools in Rhode Island, including admissions statistics and strategies for entry

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Medical School
rhode island, brown university, warren alpert medical school, medical schools in rhode island
October 09, 2024

Medical Schools in Kentucky: How to Get In (2025)

October 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian

Learn admissions strategies to get into the best Kentucky medical schools

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Public Health School, Career, College
kentucky
October 08, 2024

How to Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities for Medical School

October 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities for Medical School

Learn what looks good on medical school applications, what counts as various extracurricular activities, and how many hours you need

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October 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 61 Comments
Medical School
extracurriculars, extracurricular activities
October 08, 2024

40+ Top Medical School Scholarships in 2025

October 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
40+ Top Medical School Scholarships in 2025

A list of medical school scholarships, including full ride scholarships so you can become a physician without worrying about student debt

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October 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
Medical School, Scholarships
October 06, 2024

Canadian-Friendly American Medical Schools: How To Get In

October 06, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Canadian-Friendly American Medical Schools: How To Get In

A step-by-step guide to mastering the U.S. medical school admissions process, plus a list of American medical schools that accept Canadian students

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October 06, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
Medical School
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October 04, 2024

Top 10 Best Medical Schools in the US: How to Get In (2025)

October 04, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Top 10 Best Medical Schools in the US: How to Get In (2025)

A list of the top medical schools in the US, in addition to med school rankings and strategies to help you get admitted

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October 04, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
Medical School
October 02, 2024

The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

October 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds

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October 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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September 30, 2024

How to Spend Your Gap Year Before Medical School

September 30, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Spend Your Gap Year Before Medical School

The definitive guide to choosing the right option and maximizing your admissions odds

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September 30, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
September 28, 2024

BS/MD Programs: How to Get In

September 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
BS/MD Programs: How to Get In

What is a BS/MD program and how hard is it to get in? Learn the strategies you need to make it happen, plus a complete list of BS/MD programs

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September 28, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 7 Comments
College, Medical School
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September 26, 2024

How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

September 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

How hard is it to get a perfect MCAT score? Learn study strategies to achieve the elusive 528, plus a breakdown of perfect scores and how hard it is to achieve

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September 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 9 Comments
Medical School, MCAT
most popular MCAT guides
September 25, 2024

The Best MCAT Prep Books in 2025 (and Other Resources)

September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best MCAT Prep Books in 2025 (and Other Resources)

Learn which MCAT prep books are the best so you can maximize your score in the least amount of time

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September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 41 Comments
Medical School, MCAT
Medical School Admissions, Medical School Applications, MCAT
September 25, 2024

MD-MBA Programs: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
MD-MBA Programs: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

Everything you need to know about MD-MBA programs and how to get in, including a complete list of MD-MBA programs by state

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Medical School
student portal resources
September 25, 2024

The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

Discover the most highly-ranked UC campuses and learn how to determine the best UC schools for your child

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September 25, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
College
September 24, 2024

How to Get Into the Yale School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

September 24, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into the Yale School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the Yale Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and strategies, plus YSM secondary essay examples

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September 24, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Medical School
ivy league medical schools, best medical schools
September 23, 2024

Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

September 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

What are early assurance programs for med school and how competitive are they? Learn how to decide whether an EAP is right for you, plus a complete list of schools that offer early assurance programs

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September 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
College, Medical School, Admissions
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September 23, 2024

How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

September 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

100+ common medical school interview questions, plus time-tested approaches to answering questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What is your biggest weakness?”

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September 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 27 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
student portal resources, medical school interviews
September 22, 2024

Committee Letter for Medical School: Do You Need One?

September 22, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Committee Letter for Medical School: Do You Need One?

What is a committee letter for medical school? Learn how to get the best committee letter of recommendation, plus answers to frequently asked questions

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September 22, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 19 Comments
Medical School
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